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New 2019 Hyundai Tucson Debuts at New YorkInternational Auto Show
Model Sports Fresh Design and New Technology Standard Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
NEW YORK, Mar. 28, 2018 – The redesigned 2019 Tucson enters the highly competitive compact
CUV market with upgrades inside and out, including a new cascading grille, new center stack
design, more advanced safety features and available Qi wireless charging. Following 12
consecutive monthly sales records for the current model year, the 2019 Tucson is positioned for
even greater sales success, with expanded features such as standard Android Auto™ and Apple
CarPlay™, standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, available second-row USB charger and
Surround View Monitor. Eighty-nine percent of 2019 model year Tucsons will have these
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technologies included and the vehicle will be arriving in dealerships this fall. The 2019 Tucson is
the fifth of eight new or re-engineered CUVs Hyundai is debuting by 2020.
2019 Tucson Updates Exterior Design Changes
o New Hyundai signature cascading grilleo New headlight/DRL designo New front and rear fasciaso New rear taillight designo New 18-inch wheelso Redesigned 17- and 19-inch wheelso Redesigned exhaust finisher on SEL and up
Interior Design Changeso New center stack design o New panel vent designo New leather seat designo New rearview mirroro New cluster
More advanced safety features o Standard: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Lane Keeping Assist o Surround View Monitoro Smart Cruise Control with Stop-and-Goo Driver attention warning
New features
o Standard: Electronic parking brakeo Available: High Beam Assist, rain-sensing wipers, second-row USB charger, Qi
wireless charging
Expanded features
o Standard: 7-inch Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™o Blue Link® Connected Car System with three years of complimentary Blue Link
serviceso Standard: Shark-fin antenna
“From a design perspective, onlookers will recognize a generational harmony between Hyundai’s
new 2019 Santa Fe and the refreshed Tucson,” said Chris Chapman, lead designer, Hyundai Motor
America. “The signature elements of the Hyundai cascading grille and modern-day surfacing found
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in the rear view create shadowy, dramatic impressions and represent the Hyundai DNA.”
The 2019 model includes a revised powertrain lineup featuring more power. The two engines
offered include a 2.0-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine (with an estimated 164 horsepower
and 151 lb.-ft. of torque) and a 2.4-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder engine (with an estimated 181
horsepower and 175 lb-ft. of torque). Both are coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2.0-liter engine is found on the Value and SE trims and the 2.4-liter engine is inside the SEL,
Sport and Limited trims. The six-speed offers SHIFTRONIC™ manual shifting mode and includes
an overdrive lock-up torque converter for higher fuel economy at highway speeds.
“The 2019 Tucson trim enhancements place the modern-day Tucson as a top competitor for CUV
shoppers,” said Scott Margason, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Additionally,
the recent influx of product accolades including Most Dependable Small SUV by J.D. Power and
Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), as well as consecutive
monthly sales records for the current Tucson, each helped influence the redesigned 2019 Tucson
for further market appeal.”
Exterior EnhancementsDesign changes, including the new Hyundai signature cascading grille and Daytime Running LED
headlights to the face of the CUV, align the Tucson with the rest of the Hyundai family. A
redesigned rear fascia, including the rear taillight design and new 18-inch alloy wheels for the SEL
trim and redesigned 17- and 19-inch wheels for remaining trims, offer a refreshed look. In addition,
chrome trim has been added to the bottom of the side windows for the Limited trim, which further
enhances the bold look. A new shark-fin antenna is also standard for all trims.
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Advanced Technology FeaturesThe newly refined 2019 Tucson offers more advanced technology features including a second-row
USB charger in the SEL trim and Qi wireless device charging in the Limited trim to address
modern-day consumer needs. The center stack, rearview mirror and instrument cluster have been
enhanced as well.
Standard: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
o The FCA system is designed to help detect and monitor the vehicle ahead and warn
the driver if a collision may be imminent. The system also initiates braking
automatically. The LKA system detects the lane on the road and assists steering
wheel control if the vehicle leaves the lane when the vehicle speed is over 40 mph.
Available safety /technology features:
o Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection
o High Beam Assist
o Rain-sensing wipers
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o Surround View Monitor
o Smart Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
o Driver attention warning
Multimedia Systems
The 2019 Tucson is loaded with technology, including Hyundai’s latest 7-inch Display Audio system
with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ as standard equipment. Furthermore, Blue Link®
Connected Car System with three years of complimentary Blue Link services is available starting
with Value trim. A second row USB charger was added in the SEL trim and, to eliminate the need
for a charging cord in the Limited trim, there is an available Qi wireless charging pad for compatible
Android devices, as well as Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone X.
Blue Link® Connected Car SystemTucson Blue Link-equipped models include three years of complimentary Blue Link services, with
enhanced safety, diagnostic, remote and voice guidance services. Blue Link brings connectivity
directly into the car with technologies like Remote Start with Climate Control, Remote Door
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Lock/Unlock, Car Finder, Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Blue Link
features can be accessed via buttons on the rearview mirror, the MyHyundai.com web portal, the
MyHyundai with Blue Link smartphone app, the Amazon® Alexa Blue Link skill and the Blue Link
Google Assistant app. Some features can also be controlled via Android Wear™ and Apple
Watch™ smartwatch apps. The latest release of the Blue Link smartphone app includes:
Widgets for easy access to remote features
Ability to send Point-of-Interest data to vehicle navigation system (if so equipped)
Access to Blue Link notification settings
More details on specific Blue Link-equipped vehicles available at www.hyundaibluelink.com.
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About Hyundai MotorEstablished in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond. The company leads the Hyundai Motor Group, an innovative business structure capable of circulating resources from molten iron to finished cars. Hyundai Motor has eight manufacturing bases and seven design and technical centers worldwide and in 2017 sold about 4.5 million vehicles globally. With more than 110,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai Motor continues to enhance its product line-up with localized models and strives to strengthen its leadership in clean technology, starting with the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell electric vehicle and IONIQ, the world’s first model with three electrified powertrains in a single body type.
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